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• COPD May Be Over-Diagnosed Among Uninsured
  Patients thought to have lung condition were re-evaluated in small study
• More Kids Getting Donor Organs, But Gaps Persist, Study Finds
  Researchers looked at whether change in U.S. donor criteria made a difference
• Children Who Have CT Scans May Face Higher Cancer Risk
  Those exposed before age 5 are most vulnerable, study finds
• Cost of Treating Strokes in U.S. Could Soar to $180B Annually by 2030: Report
  An aging population could double expenditures, American Heart Association says
• Abused Children at Risk for Obesity as Adults: Study
  They are 36 percent more likely to struggle with weight later in life, researchers report
• Underactive Thyroid and Heart Failure a Bad Combination: Study
  Hypothyroidism impact varies by race, with blacks at increased risk of death, findings suggest
• Fish Oil Pills Might Cut Diabetes Risk, Researchers Say
  Higher blood levels of a beneficial hormone seen in those who took the omega-3 supplements
• Scientists Map the Fungi on Your Feet
  Toes are a favorite spot for these microscopic organisms
• American Cancer Society Celebrates 100 Years of Progress
  One million cancer deaths avoided since 1990s, group says
• Simple Steps Can Protect Pets in Weather Disasters
  Keeping your animal with you, and making sure pet carries ID are two key issues, experts say
• Having Both Migraines, Depression May Mean Smaller Brain
  But it's unclear what the finding might mean for patients
• Migraine, Chronic Back Pain Tied to Higher Suicide Risk
  Hopelessness, disability may play a role in feelings of despair, study finds
• Your Pooch Could Raise Your Home's Bacteria Count
  Study found more germs and a wider variety of bacterial types in houses with dogs
• Docs Use 3-D Printer to Create Lifesaving Airway Device for Infant
  Rare, worsening condition led to emergency FDA approval to use splint
• CT Scans Reduce Lung Cancer Deaths, Study Confirms
  But questions remain about widespread screening

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FDA Approvals

• Test Approved to Detect Faulty Lung Cancer Gene
  Gene present in 10 percent of NSCLC cases
• Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer
  When disease has spread to the bones
• Simponi Approved for Ulcerative Colitis
  Blocks process that contributes to abnormal inflammation
• Breo Ellipta Approved for COPD
  Respiratory disease is the third-leading cause of death in U.S.
• Plan B Pill Approved for Sale Without a Prescription
  For females aged 15 and older

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